Hino Shinsengumi Festival

Festival highlights

A highlight is the troop parade, where participants dressed as Shinsengumi members walk along Koshu Kaido and around Hino-shuku.

Performances of sword fighting, Tennen Rishin-ryu and To-do, a dedication match by young swordsmen, and Western-style artillery demonstrations are also scheduled.

At Takahata Fudoson, there is a memorial service for the Shinsengumi and a troop contest; at Yasaka Shrine, there are traditional martial arts demonstrations and an experience area. Visitors can encounter different aspects of history and culture at each venue.

Source: 5/9 第29回ひの新選組まつり「八坂神社会場」スケジュール - 日野市観光協会 / 5/10 第29回ひの新選組まつり「日野宿会場」スケジュール - 日野市観光協会

Two days of troop parades and history in Hino, a place linked to Toshizo Hijikata

What to expect

On the first day, enjoy the opening ceremony, memorial service, performances and troop contest around Takahata Fudoson. Near Hino Station, you can join the stamp rally or take part in the traditional martial arts experience area at Yasaka Shrine.

On the second day, an opening parade, a send-off ceremony and a troop parade are held around Hino-shuku, with stage performances including sword fighting, music and dance.

For the stamp rally, pick up a map and stamp booklet at the registration desk and visit locations around Hino-shuku.

How to take part

General visitors can watch demonstrations and parades at each venue, and take part in the stamp rally.

No advance registration is needed for the stamp rally. Pick up a stamp booklet at the registration desk and visit the locations.

However, some troop parade roles are open to elementary and junior high school students from within the city, and eligibility requirements vary by event.

You can register for the stamp rally at the east exit plaza of JR Hino Station or in the concourse outside the ticket gates at Koshu-Kaido Station on the Tama Monorail. Advance registration is not required.

According to the 2026 information, Kasuga-tai and the roles of Ichimura Tetsunosuke and the Koyo Chinbutai in the troop parade were open to elementary and junior high school students in the city, with applications submitted via an online form.

For the general troop contest, check the eligibility requirements and application process separately.

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Location and access

Venue and address

Takahata Fudoson, Nanao Public Hall (3-50-1 Misawa, Hino City), Yasaka Shrine, the Hino-shuku and Koshu Kaido area, the grounds of Hino Daiichi Elementary School, Hino City Central Park, and other locations.

Train and bus

Stamp rally registration is at the east exit plaza of JR Hino Station and in the concourse outside the ticket gates at Koshu-Kaido Station on the Tama Monorail.

Hino City Central Park is a 15-minute walk from Hino Station.

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Dates and season

2026 event information (the dates listed have passed)

In 2026, the festival was held for 2 days, May 9 (Sat) and the 10th (Sun).

On May 9, events including a troop contest, a memorial service, demonstrations and a stamp rally were held mainly at the Takahata and Yasaka Shrine venues.

On May 10, events including an opening parade, a send-off ceremony and a troop parade were held around Hino-shuku and Koshu Kaido.

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Tips for your visit

The events are spread across several locations, including Takahata Fudoson, Hino-juku, Yasaka Shrine, and Hino Daiichi Elementary School, so it’s easier to get around if you first check the locations and times of the events you want to see.

Stamp rally registration closes at 3 p.m., and the event as a whole ends at 4 p.m.

Tachisho Tour pass sales end at 4 p.m. and are limited in quantity, so check early if you plan to take part.

Nearby attractions

Around Hino-shuku, visitors can explore venues connected with the Shinsengumi and Hino’s history, including Yasaka Shrine and the site in front of the Hino-shuku Honjin.

The Hino City Shinsengumi Furusato History Museum listed the special exhibition “The Shinsengumi in Art XII” for the 2026 event dates.

Western-style artillery demonstrations are also held at Hino City Central Park, so you can combine them with other nearby events.

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Origins and History of Hino Shinsengumi Festival

The Hino Shinsengumi Festival is an event that has continued in an area associated with Toshizo Hijikata, the Shinsengumi vice-commander who was born in Hino.

According to Wikipedia, the first festival was held in 1998 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Hino becoming a city and the 130th anniversary of Toshizo Hijikata’s death.

Yasaka Shrine preserves a swordsmanship plaque connected to a match held there in Ansei 5 by Kondo Isami and members of the Hino-shuku congregation. This historical background is carried on in the demonstrations held today.

Official information

Details about the 2026 event and schedules for each venue are available from the Hino City Tourism Association and the official Hino City website.

The Hino City Tourism Association publishes an overview of the 29th festival, along with details about the Takahata, Yasaka Shrine and Hino-shuku venues.

Information on recruitment for the troop parade for elementary and junior high school students in the city is available on the official Hino City website.

Hino Shinsengumi Festival at a Glance

The Hino Shinsengumi Festival is a historical and cultural event held in Hino, which has ties to Toshizo Hijikata. Visitors can enjoy troop parades, sword-fighting performances, traditional martial arts, artillery demonstrations, contests and stamp rallies.

In 2026, the festival was held for 2 days, May 9 and 10, mainly around Takahata Fudoson and Hino-shuku.

The venues are spread out, so it is a good idea to check the events you want to see and their times before setting out.